Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a stranger offers him a job and Shadow, with nothing to lose, accepts. But a storm is coming. Beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a war is being fought – and the prize is the very soul of America.
Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a stranger offers him a job and Shadow, with nothing to lose, accepts. But a storm is coming. Beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a war is being fought – and the prize is the very soul of America.
An inspired combination of mythology, adventure, and illusion, American Gods is a dark and kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an America at once eerily familiar and utterly alien. It is, quite simply, a contemporary masterpiece.
Reading guide
Why read American Gods?
Released in 2001, American Gods sits at an interesting point in literary history, bridging classic sensibilities with more modern narrative techniques.
Rooted firmly in the Fantasy tradition, this book delivers what devoted readers of the genre expect while offering its own distinctive perspective.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Neil Gaiman's work and build a focused reading list.
Recommendations
Books like American Gods
If you enjoy Neil Gaiman's voice, explore Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Neverwhere from the same author to continue in a familiar style.
Within Fantasy, readers who liked American Gods often gravitate toward 1984, Project Hail Mary, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.
Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a stranger offers him a job and Shadow, with nothing to lose, accepts. But a storm is coming. Beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a war is being fought – and the prize is the ve...
Who wrote American Gods?
American Gods is by Neil Gaiman.
What genre is American Gods?
American Gods falls within Fantasy. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was American Gods published?
American Gods was first published in 2001 by Neil Gaiman.
Is American Gods available as an audiobook or ebook?
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